Gaspesie shrimp don’t need a passport to travel the world… but before they do, they rely on well-maintained machinery to stay fresh. Our client, a local pride and international leader in the shrimp industry, is looking for a Fixed Machinery Mechanic. This role requires a Class 4A or 4B driver’s license and involves operating, maintaining, and repairing fixed machinery and mechanical equipment to keep production running smoothly. Want to live where others vacation? The sea, scenic trails, and fresh air are part of your everyday life, not just postcards. A relocation bonus is provided to help you settle in. Gaspe has room for your skills, and for your life.

Tasks

• Perform preventive maintenance and upkeep of fixed machinery and industrial equipment, including steam boilers, compressors, and ammonia refrigeration systems across two Gaspe Coast sites.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic breakdowns to ensure continuous production.
• Maintain maintenance logs, recording pressure, temperature, and performance readings of industrial equipment.
• Install, calibrate, and adjust new industrial equipment and mechanical components according to standards and specifications.
• Participate in industrial inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure safety and compliance with factory standards.
• Collaborate with the production team and supervisors to plan interventions and optimize the operation of industrial equipment.
• Perform all other related tasks involving the maintenance of industrial equipment and machinery.

Advantages

• Relocation bonus if you’re not from the region.
• 4 weeks of annual vacation, accruable from the first year.
• Friendly and passionate team with a supportive work environment.
• Direct access to the sea, trails, and beaches for work-life balance.

Job requirements

• Must hold either a Class 4A qualification (training and certification + 1,200 supervised hours) or a Class 4B qualification (training and certification).
• Must hold a Class 5 driver’s license to travel between different sites.
• Diploma in Fixed Machinery Mechanics (DEP) or equivalent experience in industrial machine maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of industrial refrigeration systems, steam boilers, and compressors.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, schematics, and technical documents related to fixed machinery.

Desired profile

• Demonstrate autonomy, diligence, and initiative.
• Understand and adhere to safety and production standards.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with the production team to ensure continuous operations.